{"id":538,"count":13,"description":"The Leopard 43 Powercat is a mid\u2011sized power catamaran produced by Robertson & Caine to designs and naval architecture by Simonis Voogd. The model combines a stepped, narrow\u2011hulled form beneath the waterline with increased interior volume above the waterline, a configuration intended to reduce wetted surface and preserve performance while expanding accommodation and living spaces.\n\nTypical arrangements for the 43 Powercat include a three\u2011cabin, two\u2011head layout with a full\u2011length owner's suite to port in the owner\u2019s version, and an interior organized around a forward galley and an aft\u2011facing settee. The design emphasizes indoor\u2013outdoor flow: sliding glass doors between the saloon settee and the aft cockpit, a large forward window and an access door to the bow combine to provide nearly 360\u2011degree views and straightforward deck movement.\n\nPerformance is provided by twin Yanmar 320 hp diesel engines. Published performance figures from examples and listings indicate a comfortable cruising speed in the high teens (around 17 knots) with top speeds reported near 24 knots; the type has been noted for respectable fuel efficiency at lower RPMs and for covering inter\u2011island passages in excess of 300 nautical miles at cruise speed on some examples. Twin\u2011hull stability yields a drier ride and large deck areas without compromising maneuverability relative to comparable single\u2011hulled powerboats.\n\nOnboard systems and deck planning reflect the model\u2019s use as a practical cruising platform. Flybridge arrangements commonly include a helm, generous seating, a dining table and cooking facilities (grill or electric grill), with wet bar and sunbathing platforms reported on production examples. Several listed yachts show fitments aimed at extended, off\u2011grid operation\u20149 kW generator, inverter systems, solar panels and watermaker installations\u2014supporting liveaboard or longer cruising regimes.\n\nThe Leopard 43 Powercat is therefore positioned as a performance\u2011oriented powercat that prioritizes interior volume, stability and range, with layouts and systems that have been tailored in multiple examples for cruising, liveaboard use, and charter operations.","link":"https:\/\/www.yachtsite.com\/brand\/leopard-43-pc\/","name":"Leopard 43 PowerCat","slug":"leopard-43-pc","taxonomy":"brand","parent":73,"meta":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtsite.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/brand\/538","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtsite.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/brand"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtsite.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taxonomies\/brand"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtsite.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/brand\/73"}],"wp:post_type":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtsite.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/reference?brand=538"},{"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtsite.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yachts-for-sale?brand=538"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}